How do members experience Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 3,392 310
Stiffness/spasticity 26 19
Increase effect of another treatment 15 14
Improve mobility 5 4
Tremor(s) 5 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Jerky movements 36
Nausea 17
Cramps in legs 8
Dry mouth 8
Fatigue 7
Weight gain 6

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 30
Moderate 73
Mild 82
None 139

Member evaluations

ozzieartist

evaluated on Nov 09, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Kimellis

evaluated on Sep 06, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Severe

TLRothwell

evaluated on Apr 22, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe